Developer Great Western Developments submitted its planning application for a 72 storey, 254 metre high tower to Westminster Council last year.
An announcement by Great Western and Westminster Council said: "this decision will allow for a further review of elements of the proposed development including its height". The proposal had "secured the support of many key stakeholders including Network Rail, Transport for London, St Mary's hospital, NHS (London) and the GLA " but there were concerns by opposition groups and the local community "around the height and impact" of the tower.
Following this decision, the application will not now be reviewed by Westminster's planning committee on 8 March.
Westminster councillor Philippa Roe said: "As the local authority, we will always seek to strike the right balance between supporting successful schemes in Westminster, which will really benefit local people, London and the country for generations to come with the impact that development can have on existing communities."
"It is only through open dialogue and engagement between developers and local communities that, together, we will ensure Westminster’s continued success as the economic powerhouse of London and a place where all should be able to benefit from the city’s continued success," said Roe.
Planning expert Richard Ford of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law.com, said: "coming at a highly sensitive time for tall building development in London, with mayoral candidates and the London Assembly searching for alternative ways to increase density, the Paddington Place Tower is getting a bit of a rough ride. I would be surprised if this scheme gets to planning committee before the mayoral elections and much will depend on the approach of the new mayor thereafter."